Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
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Sunshine, a charming suburb nestled in the heart of West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is a vibrant community rich in culture and commerce. As a thriving business hub, it's essential to partner with a trusted Australian company that understands local needs and priorities.
For over two decades, COLETEK has been dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours across the country, including Sunshine and the wider West Lake Macquarie area. Our expertise lies in fostering strong relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and delivering tailored solutions to help your business thrive. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, we've earned a reputation as a go-to partner for businesses seeking trusted advisors who understand their unique challenges.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of West Lake Macquarie's local market, it's reassuring to have COLETEK by your side. We're not just a faceless corporate entity – we're local experts with an intimate understanding of Sunshine and its surrounding communities. Our extensive knowledge and resources enable us to pinpoint valuable insights and tailored strategies for optimal business performance.
COLETEK's national presence allows us to leverage best-practice expertise, fostering a culture of innovation that drives positive outcomes. We regularly attend industry events, conferences, and workshops, staying abreast of the latest developments affecting businesses like yours in Sunshine and West Lake Macquarie. This ensures you receive advice grounded in real-world experience – not just theoretical concepts.
This trifecta of trust, innovation, and local presence is what sets us apart from others claiming to serve the Sunshine and West Lake Macquarie community. As a trusted advisor for businesses across Australia, including Sunshine, we're committed to empowering local leaders like you to achieve exceptional results.
If your business is looking to make its mark in the heart of West Lake Macquarie, or more broadly across New South Wales, consider partnering with COLETEK as we share our expertise and passion for driving success. Trust us to serve as a champion for your business goals, leveraging our collective strength to guide you towards a brighter future.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Sunshine – Amazing Customer Testimonials
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.
Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.
Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.
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